Peter Donlon Dies in Loss Island Township Community
Peter Thomas Donlon born October 25 1859 near Braidwood Illinois moved to Lost Island township in 1882 then Graettinger in 1898 where he ran a wagon shop and later a blacksmith outfit. He died after a long illness on March 31 carried by fear of near death the funeral at the Catholic church featured high mass and Foresters attend.
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Peter Donlon
St. Jacob's Cemetery
Father Kelly
P. J. McCarty
James Bigley
Farnk O 'Connor
John Montgomery
J. B. Lambe
Con Leonard
Court of the Order of Foresters
Mr. Donlon
Emmetsburg
Colfax
Peter Thomas Donlon
Braidwood
Tilingis
Lost Island Township
Graettinger
L.H. Butler
Anna C.mcrae
Aving
Mary
Thomas
John
Aloysius
Donlon
P.H
Town City
T. C
Ruthven
Anna
Gleason
Kate
Medina
Dak
Mia
Churchill
Mason City
Fly
Pete
Tie
Pruning and Spraying Demonstration for Orchard Quality
A pruning demonstration at E. S. George's orchard outlines tools timing and methods for pruning large and small limbs, high and low headed trees, and young or old trees. It emphasizes quality over bulk fruit and urges farmers to attend for practical guidance on improving size color and marketability.
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Geroge
Alfalfa in Iowa grows across state in 37000 acres
W H Schoffalmayer and H M Cattell touring Iowa report alfalfa grown in every county totaling 37000 acres with Potawatomi leading at 6500. They advise sowing before August 15, applying lime screenings and manure, and avoiding nurse crops. They plan to publish a May issue devoted to alfalfa and aim to expand trials in June while urging farmers to adopt the crop.
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W. H. Schoffaltmayer
Southwest Trail
Rock Island Company
H. M. Cattell
Rock Island Lines
Potawattomie County
Schoffelmayer
Towa
LaSalle Station
Chicago
Ames
Editor of Ceylon Herald Presented Glass Water Set
Citizens of Ceylon Minnesota surprised editor of the Ceylon Herald by presenting a glass water set as thanks for his work. The gesture stood out as editors are typically summoned for harsher public spectacles rather than appreciation.
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Ceylon
Minnesota
Ceylon Herald
Demonstration on pruning and spraying at Pierson site
In the afternoon and at C. K. Pierson's in the forenoon of Wednesday April 30th, observers will see a demonstration in pruning and spraying techniques.
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C. K. Pierson’s
Northenders Not Discouraged by Des Moines Defeat
The Swea City Herald reports the Des Moines defeat of the measure was driven mainly by Algona men, predicting Kossuth County will split within three years. North-end supporters are urged to rally and not yield, noting the south end opposition did not derail the effort.
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Swea City Herald
Des Moines
Kossuth County
South End
Algona
Kossuth
Representative McHose
Injured Man Dislocated Shoulder in Freight Train Wreck
James Sharp of Freedom township was en route to Chicago with stock when a wheel failure on the stock train caused a stop. A second section collided with the end, sending about twenty stockmen to the ground. Sharp suffered a dislocated shoulder and was taken to a Rockford hospital before transfers to Chicago. The stock car and caboose burned soon after.
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James Sharp
Freedom Township
Chicago
Fairdale
Mr. Sharp
Rockford
Illinois
Northwestern Road
Jim
District Court Hears Stone vs Howell Over 773 Acres
The county district court closed the week with Stone suing Howell to end a 1911 land contract near West Bend. Stone sought $450 cash rent, a crop share, and contract nullification while judges and attorneys from Emmetsburg Humboldt Nevada Fort Dodge and Ottawa participated in the proceedings.
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Stone
Davidson
Burt
Emmetsburg
Maurice O’connor
Fort Dologe
Loverin
Humboldt
Addison
McCall
Nevada
Attorney Houses of
Howell
Chas, Duhige
Florentina Pommier
Ottawa
Interurban meeting and Graettinger Commercial Club actions
Delegations from nearby towns met in Graettinger with the Commercial Club at the Gardston hotel to discuss the Fort Dodge Loring interurban offer. A five member town committee was named, to form a general executive group and meet Mr. Loring in Fort Dodge for concrete plans. A subsequent Commercial Club meeting appointed a five member committee to advance Graettinger interests. Telefonic service talks with Palo Alto Company and Graettinger Farmers line indicate willingness to combine centers or share operations for improved day and night service.
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Estherville
George
H. N. Osher
A. J. Johnson
C. K. Pierson
Gractuizeer
Commercial Club
Gardston Hotel
Messrs
E.N. Rich
J. Butler
F. J. Brown
Fort Dodge
Mr. Brown
W.J. Branagan
Limmetsburg
H. Breese
Laring
Loring
Titherville
Nane
Graettinger
C. S. George
Fred Spies
E. J. Mitchell
Dr. Hession
E. B. Merriman
C.s.george
E.B. Merriman
Menge Iu
Emmetsburg
Palo, Alto
John Graettinger
Farmers Line
Ripe Tomatoes Crown Mrs Henry Felder Whittemore Champion
Mrs Henry Felder of Whittemore is hailed as the section’s champion parlor gardener for yielding ripe small yellow tomatoes this early. A stray tomato seed that sprouted in a planted pot last fall was repotted and thrived, producing novel fruit for the season.
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Henry Felder
Parlor Gardner
Whittemore
Judgment favors former party in Emmetsburg case
A court awarded $1,290.90 to the former party. Morling and Morling of Emmetsburg represented Duhigg while Thomas O Connor of Emmetsburg defended Pom mier.
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Morling
Emetsburg
Duhigg
Thomas O'Connor
Emmetsburg
Pommier
Skunk Farming Becomes Local Business Venture
Frank Hagan has purchased two black skunks near town and builds quarters for them, while the Smith Bros sold their remaining skunks after last year's 25 young. The fur market profits spurred plans for larger operations, but a family decision redirected efforts. Otter and mink misidentifications boosted local prices.
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Frank Hagan
Smith Bros
Smith
Hagen
Senne
Titonka
An Old Landmark Gone on Ruthven Line
An old M and St L railroad landmark at Ruthven has burned down. The round house, built years ago when Rock Island operated the road, was unused under M and St L management. It had caught fire before but previous blazes were contained. this time no alarm was raised and the building was destroyed.
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Ruthiven
Ruthven
Rock Island
M. & St. L. Company
Graettinger Times lauded by fellow papers
Regional newspapers praise Graettinger Times as a well printed eight page home edition. Editors Merriman and the Graettinger town press receive commendations for quality printing, strong advertising patronage, and continued yearlong high standards.
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Merriman
Graettinger Times
Emmetsburg Democrat
Ringsted Dispatch
Times
Graettinger
Iowa
Whittemore Champion
Narrow Escape on Milwaukee Line Delays Train Several Hours
A wreck on the Milwaukee between Mason City and Clear Lake last Friday evening was narrowly averted. The tender’s hind axle broke and the tender rode the ties for a distance but fortunately no collision occurred. The incident delayed service for several hours.
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Milwaukee
Mason City
Clear Lake
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